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Product Brochure | 08.00

Test & Measurement

R&STSMW Universal
Radio Network Analyzer
Scanner for drive tests
and I/Q streaming

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R&STSMW
Universal Radio
Network Analyzer
At a glance
The R&STSMW universal radio network analyzer is
a platform for optimizing all conventional wireless
communications networks. Two frontends for any
input frequency from 30 MHz to 6 GHz, preselection
and software-defined architecture offer unsurpassed
performance while providing maximum flexibility.
In addition to functioning as a scanner for wireless
communications networks, the R&STSMW is also
an ideal digital I/Q baseband receiver.

Owing to its hardware platform, the R&STSMW univer

sal radio network analyzer offers maximum flexibility.
For example, the R&STSMW comes in handy as an
LTE scanner, and it can be utilized together with the
R&SROMES4 drive test software to roll out and opti
mize 3GPP EUTRA networks. In addition to LTE, other
wireless communications technologies such as GSM,
WCDMA, CDMA20001xEV-DO, TETRA and WiMAX
are supported simultaneously.
Moreover, the R&STSMW can be used as a realtime
scanner for I/Q baseband data. The R&STSMW-K1 option
offers a MATLAB and a C++ interface via which I/Q mea
surement data can be captured and evaluated.

Key facts
User-definable input frequency range from 30MHz to
6GHz
Two independent RF and signal processing paths,
eachwith a bandwidth of up to 20 MHz
Integrated preselection for high intermodulation
suppression while dynamic range is high
Support of LTE-FDD and TD-LTE
Support of TD-SCDMA
Parallel measurements in GSM, WCDMA, LTE,
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, TETRA and WiMAX networks
with the R&SROMES4 drive test software
Spectrum measurements with the RF power scan option
I/Q baseband streaming and capturing
Integrated GPS

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R&STSMW
Universal Radio
Network Analyzer
Benefits and
key features

LTE and MIMO network rollout and network

optimization
Automatic detection and measurement of all available
cells
MIMO-specific measurements show MIMO gain
Intersymbol interference analysis with multipath
measurements
Narrowband and wideband measurements
Support of LTE-FDD and TD-LTE
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Parallel support of multiple wireless

communications technologies
Simultaneous measurements in GSM, LTE, WCDMA,
TD-SCDMA, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, TETRA and
WiMAX
Simple scanner setup
Flexible assignment of the two receivers for maximum
measurement speed
Everything in one instrument
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All-in-one drive test solution with R&SROMES4

Network optimization with scanner and test terminal
Improvement of QoS
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Maximum flexibility when evaluating I/Q data

Seamless streaming of I/Q data in realtime
I/Q streaming via LAN to the PC or via Rohde&Schwarz
I/Q interface
Data access via MATLAB or C++interface
Fast integration due to included example application
based on MATLAB
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Unsurpassed h
ardware platform performance
and flexibility
Broadband with 20MHz bandwidth and maximum
frequency range from 30MHz to 6GHz
Maximum configuration flexibility
Top dynamic range and measurement accuracy owing to
adaptive preselection
Update of hardware platform via software
Integrated SuperSense GPS with PPS
R&STSMF special solution
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Supported by many drive test tools

CDMA2000 is a registered trademark of the Telecommunications Industry

Association (TIA-USA).
WiMAX Forum is a registered trademark of the WiMAX Forum. WiMAX, the
WiMAX Forum logo, WiMAX Forum Certified, and the WiMAX Forum Certified
logo are trademarks of the WiMAX Forum.

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Open interfaces for integration into individual software

solutions
Flexibility in choice of drive test software
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LTE and MIMO

network rollout
and network
optimization
Using the R&STSMW together with the
R&SROMES4 drive test software opens the door to
numerous measurement and analysis capabilities for
LTE field tests.

Automatic detection and measurement of all

available cells
All that the R&SROMES4 software needs to know is the
center frequency of an LTE signal. The R&STSMW can
find all further information that is required, e.g. the band
width used, the physical cell ID, the eNodeB cell ID, the
cyclic prefix length or the synchronization channels (PSCH
and S-SCH) and RSRP/RSRQ/RS-SINR values. This is par
ticularly relevant when a wireless communications net
work is growing both in size and complexity. The user does
not require any detailed knowledge about the LTE network
and its structure when carrying out measurements.
Immediately after the measurement is started, the power
values of the physical cell IDs are displayed in a Top N
chart.
In addition to these values, the RSRP, RSRQ and the nar
rowband and wideband signal-to-interference-plus-noise
ratio (SINR) are output. These values indicate whether in
terference is present on a signal. The measurement results
can be output at a maximum rate of 200 measurements
per second.

Condition number per resource block.

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MIMO-specific measurements show MIMO gain

A special MIMO measurement using the two internal
R&STSMW receivers measures the true MIMO gain un
der real-world conditions. Two antennas simultaneously
measure the LTE signal, making it possible to determine
the degree of correlation of the MIMO channel. This indi
cates whether MIMO can profitably be used in the mea
sured area and whether investments to expand the infra
structure will pay off.
The MIMO measurement function can be used for 4x2
and 2x2 systems. All measurements are based on the
channel matrix H with the complex amplitude and phase
values. The matrix is output for each measured cell and
resource block. The condition number calculated from
the matrices obtained gives a good idea of the degree of
correlation of a MIMO channel. A value in the range of
0dB to 15 dB, for example, indicates good conditions for
LTEMIMO.
R&SROMES allows the measurement data to be output
to a text file for further processing. MIMO-specific mea
surements are useful for the following applications:
Determining in what areas MIMO can profitably be used
Determining whether additional investments for MIMO
will pay off
Optimizing MIMO performance
Reproducing LTE signal channels in the lab under realworld conditions

Subcarriers

MIMO conguration

R1

R1

R1

R1

R1

TX1

R1

R1

TX1

R1

Subcarriers

R1

R1

R1

R1

TX2
TX1

Symbols
R1

RX1

TX1:RX1 TX1:RX2
TX2:RX1 TX2:RX2

TX2

TX2

RX2

R1

R1

R1

Symbols

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Intersymbol interference analysis with multipath

measurements
By means of the channel impulse response measurement,
the R&STSMW can measure multipath propagation
and reflections and then display the results by using the
R&SROMES4 software. Reflections can be measured in a
time frame of 6s to +34s. This means that the eightfold length of a normal cyclic prefix can be measured. As
a result, the user can detect violations of the guard interval
(intersymbol interference, ISI).
A further interference factor may be excessively high base
station phase noise. The R&STSMWs low inherent phase
noise allows users to also detect problems in the base
station.

Narrowband and wideband measurements

The R&STSMW automatically recognizes the bandwidth
of the LTE signal. Based on this information, fast narrow
band measurements and slower wideband measurements
are output simultaneously. Wideband measurements are
especially important to detect any interference caused by
external sources such as TV transmitters, repeaters, jam
mers and narrowband interferers.
Narrowband

Equipment required for LTE drive tests

Received power Power

R&STSMW universal radio network analyzer

R&STSMW-K29 LTE scanner option
R&STSMW-K30 LTE MIMO scanner option
R&STSMW-Z1 power supply
R&SROMES4 drive test software
R&SROMES4T1W R&STSMW all-technology driver for

RSRP

Based on SCH (62 SC1)) Based on full RS2) bandwidth

Quality

RSRQ

RSRQ

Based on PBCH (72 SC) Based on full RS bandwidth

SNR
Total power

R&SROMES

R&SROMES4LTS LTE Samsung driver

R&SROMES4LTQ LTE Qualcomm driver

Wideband

SINR

RS-SINR

Based on SCH (62 SC)

Based on full RS bandwidth

Ptotal

RSSI

Based on SCH (62 SC)

Based on full RS bandwidth

SC: synchronization channel.

RS: reference signal.

1)

2)

Typical configuration of an LTE drive test system consisting

of an R&STSMW and the R&SROMES4 software.
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Of particular interest is the SINR of the reference signal

(RS-SINR), which is measured for each resource block, cell
and antenna. This measurement shows interference and
its spectral position, making it possible to quickly trace
the causes of interference. The figure to the left shows the
paths of a 2x2 or 4x2 LTE system as a waterfall diagram,
making changes over time visible. A marker allows the
user to quickly find the resource block and frequency from
which interference originates, as well as the associated
RS-SINR and time stamp.

Support of LTE-FDD and TD-LTE

The R&STSMW can also perform FDD and TDD measure
ments. Measurements can be carried out in parallel in the
TDD frequency bands 33 to 43 and the FDD frequency
bands 1 to 25.

Wideband RS-SINR per resource block and per antenna.

There are no additional costs for TD-LTE and other fre

quency bands, making the R&STSMW an investment for
the future with maximum flexibility.

Top N with narrowband, wideband and MIMO values.

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E-UTRA
Uplink (UL) operating band
operating band BS: receive
UE: transmit

Downlink (DL) operating band

BS: transmit
UE: receive

Duplex mode

1920 MHz to 1980 MHz

2110 MHz to 2170 MHz

FDD

1850 MHz to 1910 MHz

1930 MHz to 1990 MHz

FDD

1710 MHz to 1785 MHz

1805 MHz to 1880 MHz

FDD

1710 MHz to 1755 MHz

2110 MHz to 2155 MHz

FDD

824 MHz to 849 MHz

869 MHz to 894MHz

FDD

830 MHz to 840 MHz

875 MHz to 885 MHz

FDD

2500 MHz to 2570 MHz

2620 MHz to 2690 MHz

FDD

880 MHz to 915 MHz

925 MHz to 960 MHz

FDD

1749.9 MHz to 1784.9 MHz

1844.9 MHz to 1879.9 MHz

FDD

10

1710 MHz to 1770 MHz

2110 MHz to 2170 MHz

FDD

11

1427.9 MHz to 1447.9 MHz

1475.9 MHz to 1495.9 MHz

FDD

12

699 MHz to 716 MHz

729 MHz to 746 MHz

FDD

13

777 MHz to 787 MHz

746 MHz to 756 MHz

FDD

14

788 MHz to 798 MHz

758 MHz to 768 MHz

FDD

15

Reserved

Reserved

FDD

16

Reserved

Reserved

FDD

17

704 MHz to 716 MHz

734 MHz to 746 MHz

FDD

18

815 MHz to 830 MHz

860 MHz to 875 MHz

FDD

19

830 MHz to 845 MHz

875 MHz to 890 MHz

FDD

20

832 MHz to 862 MHz

791 MHz to 821 MHz

FDD

21

1447.9 MHz to 1462.9 MHz

1495.9 MHz to 1510.9 MHz

FDD

22

3410 MHz to 3490 MHz

3510 MHz to 3590 MHz

FDD

23

2000 MHz to 2020 MHz

2180 MHz to 2200 MHz

FDD

24

1626.5 MHz to 1660.5 MHz

1525 MHz to 1559 MHz

FDD

25

1850 MHz to 1915 MHz

1930 MHz to 1995 MHz

FDD

26

814 MHz to 849 MHz

859 MHz to 894 MHz

FDD

27

807 MHz to 824 MHz

852 MHz to 869 MHz

FDD

28

703 MHz to 748 MHz

758 MHz to 803 MHz

FDD

33

1900 MHz to 1920 MHz

1900 MHz to 1920 MHz

TDD

34

2010 MHz to 2025 MHz

2010 MHz to 2025 MHz

TDD

35

1850 MHz to 1910 MHz

1850 MHz to 1910 MHz

TDD

36

1930 MHz to 1990 MHz

1930 MHz to 1990 MHz

TDD

37

1910 MHz to 1930 MHz

1910 MHz to 1930 MHz

TDD

38

2570 MHz to 2620 MHz

2570 MHz to 2620 MHz

TDD

39

1880 MHz to 1920 MHz

1880 MHz to 1920 MHz

TDD

40

2300 MHz to 2400 MHz

2300 MHz to 2400 MHz

TDD

41

2496 MHz to 2690 MHz

2496 MHz to 2690 MHz

TDD

42

3400 MHz to 3600 MHz

3400 MHz to 3600 MHz

TDD

43

3600 MHz to 3800 MHz

3600 MHz to 3800 MHz

TDD

44

703 MHz to 803 MHz

703 MHz to 803 MHz

TDD

...

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Parallel support of
multiple wireless
communications
technologies
The R&STSMW can be adapted to the customer's
application by using various options. Together with
the R&SROMES4 software, up to seven different
technologies can be measured and displayed at the
same time, while the hardware resources can be
scaled as needed.

Simultaneous measurements in GSM, LTE,

WCDMA, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, TETRA and
WiMAX
Multiple wireless communications technologies are of
ten used simultaneously. Particularly during the rollout
of new technologies such as 3GPP LTE or WiMAX
IEEE802.16e, wireless communications networks such
as GSM/WCDMA, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO or TETRA
are already present. To keep the T&M effort and the
related costs low, an all-in-one solution should be used.
Rohde&Schwarz offers the perfect solution with its
R&STSMW and the R&SROMES4 software.

Simple scanner setup

The user generally does not require expert knowledge
about the wireless communications network to be tested.
The R&STSMW detects all important information auto
matically. For example, the user only has to enter the fol
lowing parameters: the UARFCN number in a WCDMA
network, the band in a GSM network, the center frequen
cy in a WiMAX or LTE network and the channel number
in a CDMA2000 1xEV-DO network. The R&STSMW then
automatically detects and measures all detectable scram
bling codes, channels, preamble indices and physical cell
IDs. The measurement speed is not affected by the quan
tity of measured signals. Similarly for TETRA, all a
ctive
channels in a 15 MHz downlink band are detected and
decoded automatically.

Flexible assignment of the two receivers for

maximum measurement speed
Technologies to be measured can flexibly be distributed
to two RF and signal paths. Measuring two technologies
in parallel does not cause any reduction in measurement
speed. If further technologies are added, they are timedistributed to the hardware resources. This feature en
ables the R&STSMW to offer maximum performance in
multiple-technology measurements. Up to seven wireless
communications technologies can be measured at the
same time.

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Everything in one instrument

Wireless communications scanners such as the
R&STSMW are primarily used when measurements
must be performed independently of a test terminal. The
R&SROMES4 software offers a Top N evaluation of all
available signals for each technology. The user receives
an overview of the strongest signals and can sort them
by provider. Especially in CDMA2000 and WCDMA net
works, this evaluation plays a crucial role in reducing pilot
pollution.
Furthermore, neighbor cells that may not be found by a
test terminal can be detected. Missing neighbor cells can
be detected independently of the technology. This enables
the user to identify coverage gaps or interference. The ca
pability to demodulate the broadcast information of the
broadcast channel (BCH) offers insight into the network
configuration. Applications such as automatic neighbor
hood analysis or automatic interference detection can eas
ily be carried out by applying this functionality.
The RF spectrum scan running in parallel additionally sup
ports finding external interferences. Moreover, his function
is very useful in spectrum clearing, in refarming and in
using the digital dividend.
The R&STSMW can also be used for benchmark pur
poses. Multiple technologies and multiple providers can
be scanned simultaneously. Even when a new technology
is being rolled out, already present networks can be moni
tored as well.

Technologies
SIB decoding
supported by
the R&STSMW
GSM

WCDMA

CDMA2000

1xEV-DO
(Rel. 0/Rev. A/Rev. B)

WiMAX IEEE802.16e

TD-LTE

LTE FDD

TETRA, TETRA 2,
TETRA DMO

TD-SCDMA

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All-in-one drive
test solution with
R&SROMES4
When used together with the R&STSMW, the
R&SROMES4 drive test software also supports test
terminals. The R&STSMW can be used to detect
and eliminate mobile radio network errors indicated
by a terminal.

When combined with R&SROMES4, the R&STSMW can be used with

the technologies listed in the following table.

Technology

Option

3GPP LTE MIMO

R&STSMWK30

3GPP LTE

R&STSMWK29

WiMAXIEEE802.16e

R&STSMW-K28

GSM/WCDMA

R&STSMW-K21

CDMA20001xEV-DORev.B

R&STSMWK22

TETRA

R&STSMWK26

TETRA Rel. 2 (TEDS)

R&STSMWK26O

TETRA DMO

R&STSMWK26D

RF power scan

R&STSMW-K27

Network optimization with scanner and test

terminal
The R&SROMES4 drive test software not only evaluates
measurement data from Rohde & Schwarz scanners, it also
covers test terminals. These terminals establish either a
voice or a data link. For example, a voice connection en
ablestheusertomeasurespeechqualityortogenerate
a statistical evaluation about dropped calls. In the case of
data links, the maximum possible transmission rate must
be achieved. This is verified by means of data services
such as an FTP download.

Improvement of QoS
Example: LTE
During an FTP download, a test terminal displays the max
imum current data transmission rate. If this rate is too low
with regard to the wireless communications technology
beingused,thechannelqualityindicator(CQI)measured
by the test terminal can be used to trace the cause of the
problem.
If the CQI is too low, either the received signal may be too
weak or the measured SINR may be very low. In this case,
the test terminal will not be able to use any higherorder
modulation types such as 64QAM. The R&STSMW can
detect and identify such trouble spots independently of
the terminal. If the received signals are too weak, this may
indicate that the test terminal did not find a neighbor cell.
The R&STSMW is networkindependent because it does
not rely on neighbor lists. Unknown neighbor cells can
therefore be detected without any problem. Even auto
matic neighbor relation (ANR) algorithms that are used by
selforganizing networks (SON) can be verified.

Typical drive test configuration

Test terminal

R&SROMES software

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Maximum flexibility
when evaluating
I/Qdata

Seamless streaming of I/Q data in realtime

A special asset of the R&STSMW is its R&STSMW-K1
digital I/Q data interface. Users of this option can, for ex
ample, perform technology-independent channel mea
surements. These measurements can be used to simu
late realistic fading scenarios in a lab environment. The
recorded I/Q data can either be replayed in the lab using
a Rohde&Schwarz signal generator or analyzed using
the MATLAB/C++ interface. I/Q data can be recorded in
two ways. One, the R&STSMW can be connected with
a PC via a LAN interface. Two, the data can be recorded
with the R&SIQR via the Rohde&Schwarz I/Q interface.
The higher data rate of the Rohde&Schwarz I/Q inter
face makes it possible to record both frontends of the
R&STSMW with up to 2 20 MHz instead of using a
20MHz I/Q measurement bandwidth.
To facilitate I/Q data analysis, the GPS data is saved to
gether with the I/Q data. The R&STSMW offers a truly
mobile solution for recording all types of RF signals.

I/Q streaming via LAN (1)

For this application, the R&STSMW and a high-perfor
mance PC are connected via Gigabit Ethernet. This inter
face allows a maximum stream bandwidth of 20 MHz.
The measured data is stored on a fast hard disk. It can
be replayed as a waveform on a Rohde&Schwarz signal
generator or analyzed via MATLAB. In addition to offer
ing a MATLAB-based GUI for controlling the recording,
the R&STSMW-K1 option also includes a MATLAB and
a C++interface. These interfaces permit simple access
to the I/Q data after the measurement or in realtime. The
recording time is limited only by the size of the hard disk.
A hard disk with a write speed of at least 80 Mbyte/s is
recommended to avoid any problems.

I/Q streaming via Rohde&Schwarz I/Q interface (2)

Due to its higher transmission bandwidth, the
Rohde&Schwarz I/Q interface enables I/Q streaming with
1 20 MHz bandwidth (2 20 MHz in future release). The
R&STSMW is directly connected with the R&SIQR and is
operated via the R&SIQR touchscreen.
The I/Q data stored on the removable hard disks of the
R&SIQR can be output to a host PC via Gigabit Ethernet
for offline analysis. All Rohde&Schwarz instruments with a
Rohde&Schwarz I/Q interface, e.g. a signal generator, can
be connected via the digital I/Q interface.
The R&SIQR enables a recording time of one to three
hours depending on the digital word length (8/12/16 bit or
20 bit).

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Application examples
Navigation: Recording of GPS/Glonass/Galileo signals
in different regions. Recorded signals can be replayed
under controlled conditions in the lab. This results in
faster timetomarket for GPS receivers and mobile
phones
Broadcasting:RecordingofTV/FMsignalsduringa
drive test. Recorded signals can be replayed under lab
conditionstotestTV/FMreceivers
LTE MIMO and LTEAdvanced: Channel measurements
for4x2MIMOscenariosandsubsequentanalysis,e.g.
using MATLAB

Equipment required for I/Q recording (1)

R&STSMW universal radio network analyzer

R&STSMW-K1digitalI/Qsoftwareoption
R&STSMW-Z1ACpowersupply
PCwithGigabitLANinterfaceandsupportofjumbo
frames
HarddiskwithSATAinterfaceandmin.datawriterateof
80Mbyte/s

Equipment required for I/Q recording (2)

R&STSMW universal radio network analyzer

R&STSMW-K1digitalI/Qsoftwareoption
R&STSMW-B1Rohde&SchwarzI/Qinterface
R&STSMW-Z1ACpowersupply
R&SIQR100I/Qdatarecorder
R&SIQR-B110memorypack

Two ways to record I/Q data: I/Q data can be analyzed on a PC or replayed on a signal generator.

Recording of I/Q data

(1) Record I/Q data with max. 20 MHz bandwidth
PC

TSMW
I/Q data
Gbit LAN I/Q interface

(2) Record and replay I/Q data with 1 20 MHz bandwidth

(2 20 MHz in future release)
TSMW

IQR
I/Q data

via Rohde & Schwarz interface

DUT

RF signal

Two ways to record I/Q data: I/Q data can be analyzed on a PC or replayed on a signal generator.

Signal generator

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Unsurpassed
hardware platform
performance and
flexibility

Broadband with 20MHz bandwidth and

maximum frequency range from 30MHz to 6GHz
The R&STSMW universal radio network analyzer offers
a hardware platform with maximum flexibility. The two
integratedbroadbandreceivers(30MHzto6GHz)with
abandwidthof20MHzeachandaseparatepreselection
open the door to a variety of applications.
These features allow the R&STSMW to cover all existing
andfuturefrequencybandswithoutanyadditionalupgrade costs.

Maximum configuration flexibility

The R&STSMW contains two independent receivers
withabandwidthof20MHzeach.Thetworeceivers
can be used for different technologies or they can share
the measurement tasks for a single technology, such as
scanning and demodulating system information blocks
(SIBs). This case is particularly interesting when the maxi
mum scan rate needs to be achieved. For LTE MIMO
specific measurements, the two receivers are controlled
simultaneously.
Insomecases,onlyonereceiverisrequired,whichis
why the R&STSMW is also available as a singlechannel
model. A software option allows the second receiver to
bequicklyandeasilyactivatedatalaterpointintime.Although it consumes 30 % less power, the singlechannel
R&STSMW provides the full range of functions.

Architecture of the dual-channel TSMW universal radio network analyzer

Frontend 1

Processor
board

Preselection and antenna switch

Frontend 2

GPS

Signal processing unit

Power board

DMA

Gbit

Signal processing unit

GPS

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Top dynamic range and measurement accuracy

owing to adaptive preselection

Integrated SuperSense GPS with PPS

To achieve top measurement accuracy and dynamic range,

the R&STSMW has an integrated preselection. Thus, mul
tiple adjustable filters reduce intermodulation in advance.
The analyzer can therefore detect signals with a sensitivity
that is considerably below the noise level (noise figure of
7dB at 3.5GHz).

An integrated SuperSense GPS receiver with 50 channels

and a refresh rate of 4 Hz allows the analyzer to also be
used in areas with weak GPS signals. The R&STSMW
does not need a GPS signal to perform indoor measure
ments. GPS position fix can improve synchronization, but
it is not absolutely necessary. The hardware also supports
Glonass.

Update of hardware platform via software

R&STSMF special solution

The hardware platform can be updated and its function

ality enhanced by means of software. This allows the
R&STSMW to be expanded in the field to handle ad
ditional technologies without having to be sent in for an
upgrade. Only the specific options required are added, for
example when the user wants to add LTE or LTE MIMO to
the existing GSM/WCDMA function.

The R&STSMF is a special model of the R&STSMW

that does not permit any I/Q measurements with the
R&STSMW-K1 option. All other functions are fully
available.

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Supported by many
drive test tools

The R&STSMW universal radio retwork analyzer is sup

ported by a multitude of professional drive test tools, and
can be used by any specialized measurement software.
UsingtheopenViCominterface,developerscaneasily
integrate the R&STSMW and other R&STSMx scanner
family members into their own coverage measurement
software applications as an OEM receiver.

Open interfaces for integration into individual

software solutions
TheViComAPIprovidesfullaccesstoGSM,WCDMA,
LTE(FDD/TDD),TD-SCDMA,CDMA2000,EV-DOand
WiMAXTM measurements as well as the scanners L3
decoding results. The RF power scan capability of the
R&STSMW and the data from the builtin GPS module
can also be used.
TheViCominterfacedescriptionisavailableonthe
Rohde & Schwarz website.

Flexibility in choice of drive test software

The listed commercially available software tools support
the R&STSMW.
Software product

Supported functionality
R&SROMES
Network Problem Analyzer

GSM, WCDMA, LTE (FDD/TDD), LTE MIMO, CDMA2000,

1xEV-DO,WiMAXTM, RF power scan

Diversity Optimizer
Diversity Benchmarker

GSM, WCDMA, LTE (FDD/TDD),

XCAL
XCAP

WCDMA, CDMA2000,1xEV-DO,LTE(FDD/TDD)

Nemo Outdoor
Nemo Invex

GSM, WCDMA, LTE (FDD/TDD), LTE MIMO, CDMA2000,

1xEV-DO,RFpowerscan

TEMS Investigation

GSM, WCDMA, LTE (FDD/TDD), CDMA2000,1xEV-DO

Pilot Pioneer
Pilot Navigator

GSM, WCDMA, LTE (FDD/TDD), CDMA2000,1xEV-DO

LTE MIMO, CDMA2000,1xEV-DO,RFpowerscan

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Specifications
Specifications
RF characteristics
Frequency range
Level measurement uncertainty

30MHz to 6GHz
S/N > 16dB, 30MHz to 3GHz

< 1dB

S/N > 16dB, 3GHz to 6GHz

< 1.5dB

Maximum permissible input level

5dBm/0 V DC

Noise figure

Intermodulation-free dynamic range

900 MHz
2100 MHz
3500 MHz
6000 MHz
level 2 45dBm, 3.5GHz, preamplifier on

typical with preamplifier on

6dB
8 dB
7 dB
10 dB
typ. 65dBc (12.5dBm TOI)

level 2 35dBm, 3.5GHz, preamplifier off

typ. 70dBc (0dBm TOI)

RF receive paths

independent

VSWR

30MHz f 2.5GHz

typ. 1.5

2.5GHz f 6GHz

typ. 1.7

Preselection channels

5 per RF path, 3 used as tracking filters

LTE characteristics
Frequency bands supported

no restrictions

Measurement modes
Measurement speed

LTE-FDD and TD-LTE

automatic detection of all 504 physical cell IDs

max. 200 measurements/s

SYNC signal power

SYNC signal RE power
SYNC signal power
SYNC signal RE power

123dBm
140.9 dBm
127dBm
144.9 dBm
20 dB to +42dB

Physical decoding accuracy

Sensitivity for initial physical cell ID decoding
Sensitivity after successful physical cell ID
decoding
RS SINR dynamic range
SYNC SINR dynamic range

20 dB to +42 dB

PCI false detection (ghost code)

< 10-8

WiMAX characteristics
Frequency bands supported

no restrictions

Measurement speed

automatic detection of all 114 preamble indices

5 measurements/s

Preamble decoding accuracy

1dB (30dBm to 109dBm)

Sensitivity for initial preamble decoding

frame duration 5 ms; FFT size 1024;

bandwidth 10MHz; 2.5GHz
RSSI

Sensitivity after successful preamble decoding

RSSI

< 112dBm

SINR1) dynamic range

< 97dBm
20dB to +26dB

GSM characteristics
Frequency bands supported
Measurement modes

no restrictions
in parallel

Measurement speed

DB/TCH/SCH code power, TCH total in-band

power, t imeslot power, GSM spectrum,
BCHdemodulation for all system information
types
500 channels/s

Sensitivity

118dBm

Measurement accuracy

typ. 1dB

BSIC decoding accuracy

98% for C/I > +2dB

BSIC decoding dynamic range

Sensitivity for initial BSIC detection

C/I > 2 dB

Sensitivity after successful BSIC detection

C/I > 11 dB

BCCH decoding dynamic range

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Specifications
WCDMA characteristics
Frequency bands supported

no restrictions

Number of RF carrier frequencies

max. 32

Measurement speed

high speed/high dynamic range

automatic detection of all 512 scrambling codes

200 Hz/12 Hz, with BCH demodulation

Scrambling code detection sensitivity

Sensitivity for initial SC detection
Sensitivity after successful SC detection
Scrambling code detection accuracy

high speed/high dynamic range

112 dBm/121 dBm

high speed/high dynamic range

118 dBm/123 dBm

RSCP

typ. < 1dB

Ec/I0 < 12dB

typ. < 1.5dB

Scrambling code false detection (ghost code)

Dynamic range Ec/I0

< 109
high speed/high dynamic range

Min. BCH demodulation threshold Ec/I0

22 dB/30 dB
> 17dB

TD-SCDMA characteristics
Frequency bands supported

no restrictions

Number of RF carrier frequencies

Measurement speed

max. 32
high speed
high sensitivity

20 Hz, with BCH demodulation

8 Hz, with BCH demodulation

Automatic detection of all 128 scrambling codes

Scrambling code detection sensitivity
Sensitivity for initial BTS detection (DwPTS)

high speed/high sensitivity

114 dBm/113 dBm

Sensitivity for initial SC detection (midamble)

high speed/high sensitivity

115 dBm/114 dBm

Sensitivity after successful BTS detection

high speed/high sensitivity

115 dBm/117 dBm

Scrambling code detection accuracy

RSCP

typ. < 1 dB

Dynamic range Ec/I0 (DwPTS initial detection)

high speed
high sensitivity

7 dB
7 dB

CDMA2000 characteristics
Frequency bands supported

no restrictions

Number of RF carrier frequencies

Measurement speed

max. 18
automatic detection of all 512 PN codes

PN detection sensitivity
Dynamic range

10 Hz
119dBm

Ec/I0

29dB

1xEV-DO characteristics (Rel.0/Rev.A/Rev.B)

Frequency bands supported

no restrictions

Number of RF carrier frequencies

max. 18

Measurement speed

10 Hz

PN detection sensitivity
Dynamic range

120dBm
Ec/I0

15dB

TETRA characteristics
TETRA bands supported
Number of RF carrier frequencies

no restrictions
within a 10 MHz downlink band

Channel resolution

25 kHz (QPSK)

Measurement speed
Sensitivity

max. 400
max. 8000 channels/s, 20/s for a 10MHz block

RSSI measurements

120 dBm

TETRA BSCH decoding (BSCH decoding for

channels with an SNR > 9.5dB)
BER measurements

115 dBm
115 dBm

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Specifications
TETRA2 (TEDS) characteristics
TETRA bands supported
Number of RF carrier frequencies

no restrictions
within a 10 MHz band

max. 400

autodetection

25 kHz, 50 kHz, 100 kHz, 150 kHz

Channel resolution
Channel bandwidths

25 kHz (QAM)

Code rates

autodetection

1/2, 2/3, 1

Modulation

autodetect

4QAM, 16QAM, 64QAM

Sensitivity

RSSI measurements

120 dBm (for 25 kHz channel bandwidth)

TETRA BSCH decoding (BSCH decoding for

channels with an SNR > 9.5 dB)
BER measurements
4QAM, code rate 2/3,
4QAM, code rate 1/2,
16QAM, code rate 1/2,
16QAM, code rate 2/3,
64QAM, code rate 1/2,
64QAM, code rate 2/3

115 dBm

hardware requirements: Gbit LAN link, jumbo

frames, hard disk transfer rate 80Mbyte/s

max. 22 Msample/s

Measurement speed

115 dBm,
4QAM code rate 2/3 1.8 dB,
4QAM code rate 2/3 + 4 dB,
4QAM code rate 2/3 + 6.1 dB,
4QAM code rate 2/3 + 8.5 dB,
4QAM code rate 2/3 + 11.4 dB
max. 8000 channels/s, 20/s for a 10 MHz block

I/Q characteristics (requires R&STSMW-K1)

Digital filter bandwidth, burst
Digital filter bandwidth, streaming

800 kHz to 20MHz

Resampling rate

1 Msample/s to 23 Msample/s

Demodulation bandwidth

20MHz

I/Q buffer size

Software support

200 Mbyte
R&SROMES4 drive test sooftware is not re
quired. Instead, MATLAB or customer-specific
software must be installed.

Gbit LAN I/Q interface

Data format

14 bit ADC resolution

8/12/16 bit or 20 bit

R&SDigital I/Q interface (additionally requires R&STSMW-B1)

2)

Interface

Standard protocol

direction

output

level

LVDS

connector

26-pin MDR

sample rate

23 Msample/s
2 23 Msample/s (multiplex mode)
20 bit for I and Q
18 bit for I and Q (multiplex mode)
unused

resolution
general purpose signals
Transfer mode

enable mode

supported

Channel multiplex

transmission of several I/Q data streams in time

division multiplex
interface mode 1 (enable mode)

up to 8 channels

Source

frontend 1 and 2

RF power scan
Frequency range

30 MHz to 6 GHz

Frequency resolution
Sensitivity

140 Hz to 1.438 MHz

22.4 kHz RBW, RMS, at 900 MHz
preamplifier off

112 dBm

preamplifier on

121 dBm

140 Hz RBW, RMS, at 900 MHz

preamplifier off

134 dBm

preamplifier on
Scan speed

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141 dBm

180 kHz resolution, 100 MHz span, 20 MHz

bandwidth
11.23 kHz resolution, 10 MHz span, 10 MHz
bandwidth
140 Hz resolution, 1 MHz span,
1 MHz bandwidth

130 Hz
690 Hz
64 Hz

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Specifications
Max. number of frequency ranges

20

Detectors

max., RMS, auto, min.

Reference frequency
Aging

1 106 aging per year

Output for internal reference signal

frequency (approx. sine wave)

10 MHz

level

typ. 0 dBm

source impedance

50

frequency

10 MHz

max.deviation

3 106

input level limits

> 6 dBm, < 19 dBm

recommended

0 dBm to 19 dBm

input impedance

50

RF inputs

SNAP N connector

50

Data interface

RJ-45

10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet3)

Input for external reference signal

Physical characteristics

Reference input/output

BNC female

50

Pulse input/output

2 BNC female

5 V, TTL

GPS antenna

SMA female/active GPS antenna

50 /3 V, max. 100 mA

GPS USB interface (standalone)

type B USB connector

GPS receiver
Sensitivity

148 dBm (cold start)

162 dBm (tracking)

Acquisition

26 s (cold start)
< 1 s (hot start)
50

Channels
System requirements

controller (Pentium IV, 2 Gbyte RAM, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 1.0, USB required only if GPS is used as
standalone application)

Derived measurement value.

Suitable cable included in R&SIQR I/Q data recorder.
3)
Jumbo frames are recommended for measurements with R&STSMW-K1. All measurement speed specifications can vary depending on the speed of the PC used.
1)

2)

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General data
Environmental conditions
Temperature

operating temperature range

+5C to +40C

permissible temperature range

0C to +50C

storage temperature range

25C to +85C

Damp heat

+40C, 95%, relative humidity, cyclic

in line with EN60068-2-30

Mechanical resistance
Vibration

sinusoidal

5 Hz to 55 Hz, 0.15 mm constant amplitude,

55 Hz to 150 Hz, 0.5 g constant
in line with EN60068-2-6
10 Hz to 300 Hz, acceleration 1.2 g RMS
in line with EN60068-2-64
40 g shock s pectrum
MIL-STD-810E, method no. 516.4, procedure I

random
Shock
Power rating
Rated voltage

9 V to 18 V DC

Rated current

max. 10 A
use with R&STSMW-Z1 external power supply

100 V to 240 V AC, 47 Hz to 63 Hz, 2.5 A

WHD

180 mm 130 mm 270 mm

(7.1 in 5.12 in 10.63 in)
approx. 5.1 kg (11.26 lb)

Electromagnetic compatibility

EU EMC directive 2004/108/EC and 72/245/EEC

Electrical safety

EU: Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC

Korea

applied harmonized standard

EN61326-1 (industrial environment)
EN61326-2-1
EN55011 (class B)
EN61000-3-2
EN61000-3-3
72/245/EEC chapter 3.2.9 applied
applied harmonized standard
EN61010-1
KC mark

USA

UL61010-1

Canada

CAN/CSA-C22.2
No. 61010.1-04
VDE-GS mark, certificate no. 40023750

Dimensions
Weight
Product conformity

International safety approvals

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VDE Association for Electrical, Electronic and

Information Technologies
CSA Canadian Standards Association

cCSAus mark, certificate no. 1986837

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Ordering information
Designation

Type

Order No.

R&STSMW

1503.3001.03

R&STSMF

1503.3001.04

TD-SCDMA Scanner Option

R&STSMW-K20

1515.7320.02

GSM/WCDMA Scanner Option

R&STSMW-K21

1503.4514.02

CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev. A

R&STSMW-K22

1503.4520.02

TETRA Scanner Option (for R&SROMES4)

R&STSMW-K26

1510.8792.02

TETRA Rel.2 (TEDS) Scanner Option (for R&SROMES4)

R&STSMW-K26Q

1510.8792.03

TETRA DMO Scanner Option (for R&SROMES4)

R&STSMW-K26D

1510.8792.04

RF Power Scan

R&STSMW-K27

1503.4537.02

WiMAX Scanner Option

R&STSMW-K28

1503.4543.02

LTE Scanner Option

R&STSMW-K29

1503.4550.02

LTE MIMO Scanner Option

R&STSMW-K30

1514.4085.02

Gigabit LAN I/Q Interface

R&STSMW-K1

1503.3960.02

R&SDigital I/Q Interface (hardware option)

R&STSMW-B1

1514.4004.02

R&SROMES4T1W

1117.6885.02

R&SROMES4

1117.6885.04

Base unit
Universal Radio Network Analyzer
(scope of delivery: R&STSMW, LAN cable, 2 antennas (820 MHz to
960MHz, 1700 MHz to 2170 MHz), GPS antenna, 12 V DC power cable
(cigarette lighter connector), CD)
Universal Radio Network Analyzer, without I/Q streaming capabilities
R&STSMW options

Software options
Scanner Driver for R&SROMES4 Drive Test Software
Additional software
Drive Test Software
System components
Power Supply

R&STSMW-Z1

1503.4608.02

Rack Adapter

R&STSMW-Z2

1503.3901.02

Backpack System

R&STSMW-Z3

1514.4010.02

Transit Case with Rollers

R&STSMW-Z5

1117.9955.02

Soft Carrying Bag

R&SFSH-Z25

1145.5896.02

Magnetic Antenna Mount without GPS

R&STSMW-ZA1

1145.6705.00

Magnetic Antenna Mount with GPS

R&STSMW-ZA3

1145.6728.00

Antenna, 400MHz to 440MHz (requires antenna mount)

R&STSMW-ZE2

1117.8165.00

Antenna, 360MHz to 410MHz (requires antenna mount)

R&STSMW-ZE3

1117.8159.00

Antenna, 1700MHz to 2700MHz (requires antenna mount)

R&STSMW-ZE4

1514.5281.00

Antenna, 700 MHz to 960 MHz and 1700 to 2500 MHz (requires antenna
mount)
MIMO Antennas 700 MHz

R&STSMW-ZE6

1516.2515.00

R&STSMW-Z7

1518.1845.02

MIMO Antenna Multiband

R&STSMW-Z8

1518.1851.02

GPS RF Recording Kit for the R&STSMW

R&STSMW-Z20

1506.9775.02

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Service options
Extended Warranty, one year

R&SWE1TSMW

Extended Warranty, two years

R&SWE2TSMW

Extended Warranty, three years

R&SWE3TSMW

Extended Warranty, four years

R&SWE4TSMW

Extended Warranty with Calibration Coverage, one year

R&SCW1TSMW

Extended Warranty with Calibration Coverage, two years

R&SCW2TSMW

Extended Warranty with Calibration Coverage, three years

R&SCW3TSMW

Extended Warranty with Calibration Coverage, four years

R&SCW4TSMW

Please contact your local

Rohde&Schwarz sales office.

Your local Rohde&Schwarz expert will help you determine the optimum solution for your requirements and will be glad
to provide you with a customized quotation.
To find your nearest Rohde&Schwarz representative, visit www.sales.rohde-schwarz.com

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Service you can rely

rely on
on
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Worldwide
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and personalized
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and exible
J Uncompromising quality
J Long-term dependability
J Customized

About Rohde&Schwarz
Rohde&Schwarz is an independent group of companies
specializing in electronics. It is a leading supplier of solutions in the fields of test and measurement, broadcasting,
radiomonitoring and radiolocation, as well as secure
communications. Established more than 75 years ago,
Rohde&Schwarz has a global presence and a dedicated
service network in over 70countries. Company headquarters are in Munich, Germany.
Environmental commitment
Energy-efficient products
Continuous improvement in environmental sustainability
ISO14001-certified environmental management system

Certified Quality System

ISO 9001

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www.rohde-schwarz.com
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